Queretaro’s
cuisine is a
national treasure,
as it offers
dishes and
recipes dating
back to the
colonial era. Over
the years, local
ingredients have
been added
to the
dishes, such
as corn, chile, cactus
and regional fruits,
given the
dishes a unique
Mexican flavor.
Indigenous
influences are strong as
well, as many
of the
dishes are prepared
with various
cacti,
huamichi, xoconostles
(sweetened prickly
pears), cornmeal
beverages and
tamales. Many
of the
dishes are prepared
for civic
and religious
celebrations, as
the harvest
season coincides with
many national
holidays. During
your visit,
be sure to
try the
regional enchiladas, Queretaro’s
mole, barbacoa de borrego (baked
lamb), pollo hortelano (a
chicken dish)
and the
famous seasoned
cheeses. For
dessert, indulge
in sweetened nopal,
jamoncillos (milk
candy) and
fruits and
flowers made of
sugar.
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